Porto de Sal Rei

Size limits

Draught 6.7m.

Tides

Mean spring range 1.0m, mean neap range 0.8m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approach and entry: Through a channel between Ponta Manuel da Rosa, the NE extremity of Ilheu de Sal Rei, and Ponta de Joao Gomes leads to the breakwater.

Local knowledge is essential for hauling around the SW side of Ilheu de Sal Rei, passing N of Baixona (English Reef). There are depths of 11.0m between the reef and Ponta de Forte.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained, sheltered in the summer from the prevailing NE winds, approx 1.5nm SE of Calheta de Velho Light in a depth of approx 14-15m. The holding ground is not good, being generally rock covered by a thin layer of sand or shells.

Anchorage may also be obtained 0.11nm SE of the light in a depth of 14.0m, crushed shells.

Charts and publications

BA 369. Admiralty Pilot NP1.

Where it is

Porto de Sal Rei is located on the NW coast of Boa Vista, the easternmost island of Cape Verde.

The port

A mole protected by a breakwater provides a jetty with Ro-Ro ramp with a depth of 5.0m alongside.

What time zone is Porto de Sal Rei in?

Local time at Porto de Sal Rei is UTC−1. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Porto de Sal Rei?

The deepest berth listed is at Porto de Sal Rei Terminal: 6.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto de Sal Rei?

The UN/LOCODE of Porto de Sal Rei is CVSAR.

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